FAST-EO Project Launched
The FAST-EO project was officially launched on 5 February 2024, aiming to advance AI Foundation Models (FMs) for Earth Observation (EO). Funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), the consortium is led by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and includes Forschungszentrum Jülich, KP Labs, and IBM Research. Each partner brings unique strengths to the project, ranging from satellite data expertise to advanced AI and machine learning research as well as high-performance computing, with the goal to enhance the use of FMs within the EO community. By addressing key challenges such as adapting models to EO-specific data, enhancing the models’ ability to process multimodal data, and reducing the computational and financial costs associated with model training and application, FAST-EO aims to make advanced EO technologies more accessible. Looking forward, as the project progresses, updates and outcomes will be shared with the community. The collaboration between these organizations aims not only to achieve the specific goals of FAST-EO but also to lay a foundation for future advancements in EO technologies.
More information can soon be found on the project website.